Monday, November 29, 2010

How To Manage Your Move While Also Working

We all know how difficult in can be to move. Now add going to work on top of that. If you can't take a day off from work, you'll need to find a way to make this move happen in your free time.

1.Create a check list. We have a check list that you can use as a model to prepare for your move, but you are going to want a more precise, personalized checklist as well to get your moving done in good time. Prioritize what needs to be done and make notes with an audio recorder (likely there is one on your mobile phone) on your way to and from work. That way you'll have a plan of action, and you'll remember those knick knacks that need to be packed.

2. Start collecting boxes. You can get a kit of packing supplies from us in advance with free shipping. Likely, you might need some additional boxes though. Just in case as a backup, contact your local grocery store and ask them to set aside boxes when they stock in the morning. Stop by on your way to work and pick them up. Note that these boxes might also be helpful for wrapping corners of for furniture or art that doesn't fit in the standard art boxes.

3. Request your moving quote via email or instant messenger on your lunch break. This way you can get the moving day reserved and still enjoy your lunch.

4. Ask for help from friends or family. Doesn't hurt to have a helping hand. Plan a packing party for your off hours. Invite as many people as possible so that if people don't show up, you'll have at least one person to make this job easier. Have packing materials and markers available and then go room by room or as far as you can get in 1 day. Then you can label the boxes accordingly for an easier delivery and unpacking process. Be sure play music and to have some food and libations on hand so the visitors don't get antsy.

5. Save beds for last. Set aside a few hours every day to pack up. Just about everything can be packed ahead of the moving day, so try and get started as soon as possible. It's really a drag living with everything in boxes, but if you have precious time to move, better to have everything ready. Get your belongings packed and ready to go in advance. Set aside a few dishes and silverware to eat in the kitchen. Those few items are easy to pack last minute. Then, the morning of the move, Starving Students will bring mattress bags to protect your mattress and disassemble your bed for you as well.

Just wanted to thank you from TSC and intorduce these reliable movers moving company in Toronto, Highly recommend hiring them. They were informative on process, timing, very courteous, and exercised care with with our possessions... and above all very patient with the questions that came their way.

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